R. Bruce Hoadley

R. Bruce Hoadley
R. Bruce Hoadley
Born	1933; Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	October 15, 2019 (aged 86); Leverett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Spouse	Barbara L. Hoadley;
Children	Susan Hoadley; Lindsay Hoadley; Todd Wingate;
Relatives	3 grandchildren; 2 siblings;

R. Bruce Hoadley (1933 – October 15, 2019)^[1] was Professor Emeritus of Building and Construction Materials in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.^[2]

His main research interests were wood identification and dimensional changes due to wood-moisture relationships. He is known to the general public primarily as the author of popular books on the anatomy, properties and processing of wood, and for his work as a contributing editor and technical consultant for Fine Woodworking magazine. His expertise in wood identification has been utilized in analysis of antique furniture and art objects for Sotheby's^[3] and major museums.^[2]

His book Identifying Wood: Accurate results with simple tools is an accessible introduction to the topic,^[4] and his Understanding Wood is a comprehensive treatment of wood technology. The first edition of this work sold over 130,000 copies.^[5]

Publications

Hoadley, R. Bruce (2000). Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology (2nd. ed.). Taunton Press. ISBN 1-56158-358-8.

Hoadley, R. Bruce (1990). Identifying Wood: Accurate results with simple tools. Taunton Press. ISBN 0-942391-04-7.

References

^ R. Bruce Hoadley Obituary, Legacy, Retrieved November 9, 2019
^ ^a ^b "Emeritus Faculty members in Building and Construction Technology". UMassAmherst. 2 January 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
^ Reif, Rita (1998-10-14). "Auctions". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 January 2009.
^ "Book Review: Identifying Wood". Journal of the American Institute for Conservation. 30 (1): 111–114. 1991. doi:10.1179/019713691806373240.
^ "Taunton Press Store". Taunton Press, Inc. Retrieved 27 May 2017.

External links

Faculty profile at U Mass Amherst

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[1] R. Bruce Hoadley Obituary, Legacy, Retrieved November 9, 2019

[UMass-2] "Emeritus Faculty members in Building and Construction Technology". UMassAmherst. 2 January 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2017.

[Reif-3] Reif, Rita (1998-10-14). "Auctions". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 January 2009.

[4] "Book Review: Identifying Wood". Journal of the American Institute for Conservation. 30 (1): 111–114. 1991. doi:10.1179/019713691806373240.

[5] "Taunton Press Store". Taunton Press, Inc. Retrieved 27 May 2017.

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R. Bruce Hoadley
Born	1933 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	October 15, 2019 (aged 86) Leverett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Spouse	Barbara L. Hoadley
Children	Susan Hoadley Lindsay Hoadley Todd Wingate
Relatives	3 grandchildren 2 siblings